Finite Element Analysis of Bolted GFRP Components and Beam-Beam Connections
碩士 === 國立臺北科技大學 === 土木與環境工程國際學生研究所專班 === 102 === This study uses finite element software to investigate the behavior and strength of different configurations of bolted Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastics (GFRP) joints. Two types of GFRP bolted connections with different bolt configurations are studied u...
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| Language: | en_US |
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2014
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| Online Access: | http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/5smmh7 |
| Summary: | 碩士 === 國立臺北科技大學 === 土木與環境工程國際學生研究所專班 === 102 === This study uses finite element software to investigate the behavior and strength of different configurations of bolted Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastics (GFRP) joints. Two types of GFRP bolted connections with different bolt configurations are studied using Finite Element Method (FEM). The first part of the study focuses on a two sided small component joint with different bolt configurations. Seven specimens with seven different bolt configurations ranging from 4 to 7 bolts on either side of the connection are studied. The second part is three-point bending analyses of GFRP beam-beam member connections, also with different connection configurations. Three different GFRP beam-beam connections are studied after which modifications are done to further increase the connection strength. The ultimate aim of the project is to try to optimize the load capacity of the joints by using the most efficient bolt configuration. The Finite Element Analysis is carried out using ANSYS Workbench version R14.5 and the results are validated by comparing with experimental results obtained from literature of similar joint connection configurations. The results of the finite element simulation when compared to the experimental results, show great correlation in joint stiffness and is capable of predicting the origin of failure in the beam to beam (beam-beam) connection.
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